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Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
For safe riding, it’s important to inspect
your vehicle before every ride and perform
all recommended maintenance. Never
exceed load limits, and only use accessories
that have been approved by Honda for this
vehicle. See page 5 for more details.
Don’t Drink and Ride
Don’t mix Alcohol and riding. Even one
drink can reduce your ability to respond
to changing conditions, and your reaction
time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your
friends drink and ride either.
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you always wear an approved helmet,
eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants,
and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket whenever
you ride. Although complete protection is
not possible, wearing proper gear can
reduce the chance of injury when you ride.
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Following are suggestions to help you
choose proper gear.
WARNING
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a
crash.
Be sure you and your passenger always
wear a helmet, eye protection and other
protective apparel when you ride.
Helmets and Eye Protection
Your helmet is your most important piece
of riding gear because it offers the best
protection against head injuries. A helmet
should t your head comfortably and
securely. A bright-coloured helmet can
make you more noticeable in trafc, as can
reective strips.
An open-face helmet offers some protection,
but a full-face helmet offers more. Always
wear a face shield or goggles to protect
your eyes and help your vision.